US Bridges

T 60 over Perch Creek

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. R0075

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 60 over Perch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 60 over Perch Creek in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2029. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 60
CrossesPerch Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates43.88921, -94.38903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (1985)
Projected traffic39 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 60 over Perch Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 60 over Perch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does T 60 over Perch Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 60 over Perch Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 60 over Perch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.